How far is Des Moines, IA, from Birmingham, AL?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 667 miles / 1074 kilometers / 580 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Des Moines (DSM) is 822 miles / 1323 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 56 minutes.
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 667.410 miles
- 1074.092 kilometers
- 579.963 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 667.748 miles
- 1074.637 kilometers
- 580.257 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Birmingham to Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Des Moines?
There is no time difference between Birmingham and Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Birmingham to Des Moines generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham, AL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BHM |
| ICAO Code: | KBHM |
| Coordinates: | 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W |
| Destination | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |